2015 Koomilya DC Block Shiraz 750ml

Overview

Koomilya DC Block Shiraz is a single-block McLaren Vale Shiraz from one of Stephen Pannell's most distinctive parcels at the Koomilya vineyard. The 2015 comes from old vines and combines concentrated dark fruit with powerful yet finely assembled tannins, earning 97-point reviews from both James Halliday and James Suckling.

Vineyard

The DC Block is a single Shiraz parcel within the Koomilya vineyard in McLaren Vale. The 2015 was sourced from approximately 80-year-old vines, reflecting the depth and character of this historic site.

Winemaking

The fruit was hand-picked and spent 10 days on skins before pressing. The wine was then matured in used puncheons for 14 months, allowing the vineyard character and fruit to remain at the forefront.

Critic Reviews

97 Points – James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion
“Black fruits, sombre notes of earth and persistent, but ripe, tannins fill the mouth.”
Tasted 24 October 2018

97 Points – James Suckling
“A captivating wine that marries the best of the region’s supple, approachable shiraz style with a wealth of detail.”
Tasted June 2018

95/100 – Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
Tasted February 2019

95/100 – The Wine Front
Tasted April 2020

Producer

Koomilya is Stephen Pannell's McLaren Vale vineyard project, focused on expressing individual vineyard blocks with minimal intervention and a strong emphasis on site character. The wines combine traditional Australian Shiraz sensibility with restrained, detailed winemaking.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2015
• Producer: Koomilya
• Winemaker: Stephen Pannell
• Grape Variety: Shiraz
• Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia
• Vineyard: DC Block
• Vine Age: Approximately 80 Years
• Harvest: Hand Picked
• Skin Contact: 10 Days
• Maturation: 14 Months in Used Puncheons
• Alcohol: 14%
• Sweetness: Dry
• Drink By: 2050